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Mrs Pawan Kalyan Prays At Tirupati For Son's Health

Mrs Pawan Kalyan Prays At Tirupati For Son's Health

Rediff.com14 Apr 2025

Anna Konidala, Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan's wife, worshipped at the Lord Venkateswara Swamy temple in Tirupati and participated in the Srivari Suprabhata Seva on Monday, April 14, morning.

'You Can Hear Her Parents Cry Bitterly In The Night'

'You Can Hear Her Parents Cry Bitterly In The Night'

Rediff.com17 Jun 2025

'They are in a very bad state. They have to be forced into eating.'

'Nothing As Heartbreaking As This'

'Nothing As Heartbreaking As This'

Rediff.com17 Jun 2025

'We consider everyone who lost someone in this tragedy as part of our family -- now and forever.'

Treesa-Gayatri shine; Sindhu loses again to Marin in Singapore Open

Treesa-Gayatri shine; Sindhu loses again to Marin in Singapore Open

Rediff.com30 May 2024

Facing each other for the first time in seven months after their heated Denmark Open semifinal clash, the double Olympic medalist Indian reeled off five successive points to take the opening game.

Punjab CM Mann takes jibe at BJP over Operation Sindoor

Punjab CM Mann takes jibe at BJP over Operation Sindoor

Rediff.com5 Jun 2025

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann took a jibe at the Bharatiya Janata Party over Operation Sindoor on Wednesday, saying this is the first time that Indian representatives have been sent abroad to convey about the country's victory in an armed conflict.

Messi's India return set to break records

Messi's India return set to break records

Rediff.com26 Mar 2025

Argentine football legend Lionel Messi will return to India in October to play an exhibition match in Kerala.

India to launch 7 Singapore satellites from Sriharikota on July 30

India to launch 7 Singapore satellites from Sriharikota on July 30

Rediff.com24 Jul 2023

Once deployed and operational, it will be used to support the satellite imagery requirements of various agencies within the government of Singapore.

Kashmir's Suhail earns India call-up for Thailand friendly

Kashmir's Suhail earns India call-up for Thailand friendly

Rediff.com28 May 2025

The squad announcement also marks the return of East Bengal's dependable central defender Anwar Ali, who had been sidelined since February due to a hamstring injury. He last featured in competitive action against Bengaluru FC in the ISL.

Pahalgam attackers in Lanka? Chennai-Colombo flight searched

Pahalgam attackers in Lanka? Chennai-Colombo flight searched

Rediff.com3 May 2025

Sri Lankan police searched a flight arriving in Colombo from Chennai after receiving a tip that a suspect linked to the Pahalgam terror attack could be on board. The search was conducted in coordination with local authorities following an alert from the Chennai Area Control Centre. The aircraft was thoroughly inspected and cleared for further operations.

Temasek gets CCI nod to buy minority stake in Haldiram

Temasek gets CCI nod to buy minority stake in Haldiram

Rediff.com20 May 2025

The Competition Commission of India on Tuesday approved Singapore's Temasek Holdings proposed acquisition of a minority stake in Haldiram Snacks Food. Temasek Holdings through its arm Jongsong Investments Pte is acquiring a stake in the target company.

'In a one-on-one with F-22 it will be tough for Rafale'

'In a one-on-one with F-22 it will be tough for Rafale'

Rediff.com23 Jun 2025

'We will see whether there were losses or not, and whether the war aims were achieved. When the truth comes out, some may well be surprised,' says Dassault CEO.

'We are ready to perform'

'We are ready to perform'

Rediff.com9 Jun 2025

India, who made it to two successive Asian Cups for the first time in 2023, are aiming to extend the streak. Hong Kong also qualified for the previous tournament, but with only one available berth, either side is bound to miss out.

Pakistan Upgrading Nukes To Counter India: US

Pakistan Upgrading Nukes To Counter India: US

Rediff.com27 May 2025

The US intelligence assessment highlights Pakistan's near-certain procurement of weapons of mass destruction-applicable goods from foreign suppliers, primarily through Chinese support.

Squash World Championship Qualifiers: Anahat, Tanvi enter quarters

Squash World Championship Qualifiers: Anahat, Tanvi enter quarters

Rediff.com17 Apr 2025

Tanvi Khanna caused a major upset, defeating top seed N Ching Cheng of Hong Kong in the opening round of the World Championship Qualifying Event.

Beyond US, Canada, UK: Indian Students Now Prefer...

Beyond US, Canada, UK: Indian Students Now Prefer...

Rediff.com23 May 2025

Rediff reports on the reasons behind this dramatic shift.

Yusuf Pathan opts out of Op Sindoor delegation, TMC slams Centre

Yusuf Pathan opts out of Op Sindoor delegation, TMC slams Centre

Rediff.com19 May 2025

'We are totally in favour of the country on matters of external affairs. Naming representatives for diplomatic multi-party delegations to counter Pak-backed terrorism is the choice of parties, not of the Centre'

Air India may help India become international transit hub

Air India may help India become international transit hub

Rediff.com10 Jun 2025

Consider this: despite a traffic of over 130 million passengers flying international-to-international (I2I) routes per annum over India, only one-sixth of the long-haul traffic (26 million) emanates from the country.

Kanimozhi's Mission Possible In Russia

Kanimozhi's Mission Possible In Russia

Rediff.com27 May 2025

The Kanimozhi Karunanidhi-led delegation is visiting five European nations to garner support for India's campaign against cross-border terrorism.

After Covid, management buyouts have seen an uptick

After Covid, management buyouts have seen an uptick

Rediff.com27 May 2025

There have been more instances of a management team buying out the owners of a company after the pandemic. There are eight such transactions, called management buyouts (MBOs), in the five years ending 2024, according to data from tracker LSEG shared with Business Standard.

Satwik-Chirag enter quarters; Sindhu crashes out

Satwik-Chirag enter quarters; Sindhu crashes out

Rediff.com5 Jun 2025

Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu faltered in the deciding game to lose to World No. 8 Pornpawee Chochuwong of Thailand in the women's singles second round of the Indonesia Open Super 1000 badminton tournament in Jakarta on Thursday.

Chiranjeevi's Update About Pawan Kalyan's Son

Chiranjeevi's Update About Pawan Kalyan's Son

Rediff.com11 Apr 2025

'Our baby Mark Shankar has come home but he still needs to recover.'

'Our goal is to make India 50% of overall biz'

'Our goal is to make India 50% of overall biz'

Rediff.com15 Jun 2025

'India is a very strategic geography. The business is growing over 37-38 per cent year-on-year.'

Shanmugaratnam elected Singapore president in first contested polls in 12 years

Shanmugaratnam elected Singapore president in first contested polls in 12 years

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

Tharman Shanmugaratnam, an Indian-origin Singapore-born economist, registered a landslide victory in Singapore's presidential election on Friday, winning over 70 per cent of votes in the country's first contested presidential polls since 2011.

Haldiram inks pact with Temasek as strategic investment partner

Haldiram inks pact with Temasek as strategic investment partner

Rediff.com30 Mar 2025

Haldiram has entered into an agreement with Temasek as part of which the Singapore-headquartered global investment firm will "acquire an equity stake from the existing shareholders" of India's largest packed snack and sweets company and restaurant operator, according to a statement issued on Sunday. It did not disclose details of the deal or the valuation at which Temasek acquired the equity stake, but this is the first official confirmation of the deal from Haldiram.

Pahalgam attack: India shuts airspace for Pakistani airlines

Pahalgam attack: India shuts airspace for Pakistani airlines

Rediff.com1 May 2025

India has closed its airspace to flights operated by Pakistani airlines in a retaliatory move following the Pahalgam terror attack. The ban will be in effect until May 23 and applies to all aircraft registered in Pakistan, as well as planes operated, owned or leased by Pakistani airlines and operators. This comes a week after Pakistan closed its airspace to Indian carriers. The move is part of various measures taken by the Indian government against Pakistan in the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 people.

'He's champion, but...': Kasparov drops truth bomb on Gukesh

'He's champion, but...': Kasparov drops truth bomb on Gukesh

Rediff.com13 May 2025

'I beat the strongest player in the world. Gukesh is in a different situation because Magnus is there'

Asian U-18 C'ship: Nishchay clinches shot put silver

Asian U-18 C'ship: Nishchay clinches shot put silver

Rediff.com18 Apr 2025

Shot putter Nishchay wins silver for his 2nd medal at Asian U-18 Athletics Championship.

Remittance tax: Cost of sending money home to rise for Indians in US

Remittance tax: Cost of sending money home to rise for Indians in US

Rediff.com17 May 2025

In President Donald Trump's big priority bill, there is a proposal for a 5 percent excise tax on remittance transfers that would cover more than 40 million people, including those holding green cards and H1B visas.

Ayush Shetty stuns former World Champ at Orleans Masters

Ayush Shetty stuns former World Champ at Orleans Masters

Rediff.com5 Mar 2025

India's Ayush Shetty produced a sensational straight-game victory over former world champion Loh Kean Yew of Singapore at the Orleans Masters.

Industry bodies seek safeguards against influx of Chinese goods

Industry bodies seek safeguards against influx of Chinese goods

Rediff.com26 Apr 2025

Various industry bodies have sought immediate government intervention through the imposition of anti-dumping duties, claiming India has seen a surge in imports of Chinese goods over the past two weeks.

'Will Tell Them About Success Of Operation Sindoor'

'Will Tell Them About Success Of Operation Sindoor'

Rediff.com21 May 2025

'We will inform them how Pakistan not only helps terrorists, it also provide training to them to target India and spread terror.'

Is it so difficult to be patriotic: Salman Khurshid's cryptic post

Is it so difficult to be patriotic: Salman Khurshid's cryptic post

Rediff.com3 Jun 2025

Congress leader Salman Khurshid, who is a part of India's diplomatic mission abroad, on Monday said it is 'distressing' that people back home are calculating political allegiances and asked if it is 'so difficult to be patriotic'.

World Champion vs World No 1: Gukesh takes on Carlsen in opener

World Champion vs World No 1: Gukesh takes on Carlsen in opener

Rediff.com25 May 2025

D Gukesh will take on Magnus Carlsen in the opening round in what should be one of the most keenly-contested matches at the Norway Chess tournament.

Asian Games Hockey: Indian women crush Singapore 13-0!

Asian Games Hockey: Indian women crush Singapore 13-0!

Rediff.com27 Sep 2023

Sangita hits hat-trick as India blank Singapore 13-0 in Asian Games women's hockey

Singapore Open: It's curtains for Indian shuttlers

Singapore Open: It's curtains for Indian shuttlers

Rediff.com8 Jun 2023

As Kidambi Srikanth lost his second round match, India's campaign ended at the Singapore Open.

Thailand Open: Lakshya Sen stunned in 1st round

Thailand Open: Lakshya Sen stunned in 1st round

Rediff.com14 May 2025

Sen fell to Ireland's Nhat Nguyen in a tense three-game battle, losing 18-21, 21-9, 17-21 in a men's singles match that lasted one hour and 20 minutes.

Include Pahalgam victims' kin, bravehearts in diplomatic team: TNC

Include Pahalgam victims' kin, bravehearts in diplomatic team: TNC

Rediff.com20 May 2025

Interacting with reporters in Kolkata, the Trinamool national general secretary reiterated that his party stood with the government in matters of national interest, combating cross-border terrorism, and safeguarding sovereignty.

Not boycotting diplomatic mission, Mamata clarifies amid Yusuf Pathan row

Not boycotting diplomatic mission, Mamata clarifies amid Yusuf Pathan row

Rediff.com19 May 2025

Her statement came after a controversy broke out that TMC MP Yusuf Pathan was forced to opt out of the multi-party diplomatic delegation.

ISRO successfully launches 2 Singapore satellites into orbit

ISRO successfully launches 2 Singapore satellites into orbit

Rediff.com22 Apr 2023

The primary satellite TeLEOS-2 is a synthetic aperture radar satellite developed under partnership between Defence Science and Technology Agency (DSTA) representing the Government of Singapore and ST Engineering.

Flipkart CEO Krishnamurthy signals strong growth amid India IPO plans

Flipkart CEO Krishnamurthy signals strong growth amid India IPO plans

Rediff.com27 May 2025

Flipkart Group Chief Executive Kalyan Krishnamurthy on Monday said the firm was advancing preparations for a potential initial public offering (IPO) in India, which included shifting its holding company to India from Singapore. Speaking at an internal town hall, Krishnamurthy said the company's leadership structure is strengthening and that the steps toward relocating Flipkart's legal base to India are progressing as planned, according to people familiar with the matter.